How adult hygienic honey bees show unique advantages in fighting infectious pathogens
Phys.org
March 4, 2026
For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages that can improve colony survival. A study published on the bioRxiv preprint server uncovers how hygienic honey bee colonies mount stronger individual immune defenses against Nosema ceranae, a widespread pathogen that threatens honey bee health worldwide.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026